We have a new opportunity for a Senior Back-End Developer with strong Python experience, and good knowledge of full stack (MySQL-Python-React) to join our client onsite in Glasgow within a permanent role. This is an exciting chance to build a multi-national e-commerce site from scratch as part of a team that will also include graphics designers, React Developers, test / QA and software architects. Our client are a fast-growing online lifestyle retailer and ecommerce service provider. This Senior Back-End Developer will work closely with the CTO providing hands-on Development, leadership, and mentoring.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Essential:
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Previous commercial experience developing using Python (5 years)
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Familiarity with RESTful JSON APIs and Swagger / OpenAPI
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Familiarity with connexion and flask libraries
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Daily use of MySQL functions
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Familiarity using MongoDB or other NoSQL data stores
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Experience integrating with third party APIs in various formats
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Good working knowledge of common code management (git) and Agile process management, including CI/CD pipelines and deployment using Azure toolsets
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Provisioning of unit test capability in your own code
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Working in a cross-functional team of engineers and product owners and mentoring more junior members
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Disciplined project management skills for own work
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Good communication / teamwork skills
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Dedicated team member, working across the organisation to ensure that the product meets needs and expectations from all operational aspects
Desirable
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Any exposure to or experience with React or other JS frameworks
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Any development experience with Magento / PHP would be a plus
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Offer solutions to problems that are not yet known by the rest of the technical team
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Agile / Scrum
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Data migration from legacy data sets to new applications
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Team leadership or Senior Developer experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
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As the Right Hand of the CTO, helping with architecture but mainly hands-on coding Python
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Design code around JSON APIs to deliver dynamic multi-lingual content
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Document your code and publish API documents through Swaggr / OpenAPI
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Work with graphic designers and front-end developers (React) to ensure that APIs deliver data efficiently with appropriate filters
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Write secure and resilient code suitable to deliver content to global E-Commerce markets
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Help other team members to write and debug code throughout the stack
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Help make technical and design decisions for the API structure
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package